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Where does the Responsibility Lie for Political Violence in America?

After what appears to have been a third attempt to assassinate President Trump and potentially members of his cabinet it is time to ask the question, why are these acts of violence occurring. How much responsibility should be placed on the Liberal media for the political violence in our country? This is a deeply important […]

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Trump, the Pope and the Parallels with the Crusades

There is a phrase from the Bible, specifically John 8:7, where Jesus tells those ready to stone a woman caught in adultery that the one without sin should throw the first stone. I was baptized both Lutheran and Catholic and have studied both religions and their histories. With all due respect, Pope Leo seems to […]

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John Livingston

“This is my opinion”

When experts speak, they seldom preface their assertions with the words, “This is my opinion.” In every sphere of life, experts disagree—scientists, lawyers, theologians, generals, and even Popes. Yet we often treat their statements as if they were final, unquestionable truths. In my own life there have been three places where adding the phrase “in […]

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John Livingston

Trump Derangement Syndrome is Hate

Words, when used precisely, can be instruments of truth. When they are used carelessly—or maliciously—they become weapons. Much of today’s public discourse illustrates that danger. When language loses precision, emotion fills the void, and hatred follows close behind. Take the phrase “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” It’s not a medical term but a rhetorical one—an accusation that […]

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John Livingston

The Politics of Hatred and the Death of Virtue

So tonight, I’m inviting every legislator to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle. If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.” Those words from President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address […]

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Op-Ed: Trump Knocked It Out of the Park Again

President Trump has given many great speeches over the years, but this week’s State of the Union Address took the cake. Between honoring American heroes, reflecting on a year of tremendous progress, and calling out Democrats for their blatant hypocrisy, Donald Trump delivered a masterpiece on Tuesday night. The president’s consistent message—just as it has […]

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John Livingston

Tend to Business and Keep Your Eye on the Ball

My father often told me, “Tend to business and keep your eye on the ball.” I heard those words as a child and again as a young man, and I’ve come to understand how much wisdom they still carry. We live in a time when noise has replaced focus, and political theater has replaced governing. […]

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United We Stand – Divided We Fall

When we look at the constant turmoil and civil unrest that is taking place in our country, we must say to ourselves, how did all of this come about and how do we rectify it and become a united nation once again? I have written many times about the dangers of succumbing to the leftist […]

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America at a Crossroads

As we enter a new year, it is time for every American to contemplate what kind of country they want to live in. When we look back at the past 25 years, our country has been on a roller coaster ride economically and socially. Since 2000, the U.S. national debt has increased by about $30 […]

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No More Humbugs by the Left

As Ebenezer Scrooge said in Charles Dickens Novel “A Christmas Carol” HUMBUG defined in Webster’s dictionary as something designed to deceive or mislead, often referring to a person who is insincere or fraudulent. It can also describe nonsense or absurdity. We have had what I consider a HUMBUG liberal media for the past 9 years […]

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Why is America so Polarized & Divided?

You can always tell when Trump is on the right track, as the left starts firing the propaganda cannons telling you not to believe a word he is saying. Here is Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary’s definition of Propaganda: Ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one’s cause or to damage the opposing cause: The spreading of […]

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Trump Zero Income Tax Plan

By now, you must have heard of President Trump’s Zero Income Tax Plan. Even among conservative media, doubt was verbalized. Can that be done? Is it constitutional? Isn’t it too bold, too aggressive, too “king,” too “tyrannical”? Or does he have the moral authority to do such a thing? Constitution Background I want to concentrate […]

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